It’s a sad day for Star Wars fans. British Actor Ken Colley, who played Admiral Piett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, passed away. Ken’s agent shared the news on Facebook, stating his client died following a brief illness. The BBC reported that Ken Colley died from pneumonia after contracting COVID-19.
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“Ken loved attending conventions and meeting the fans. He travelled all over the World yet could never quite grasp why everyone wanted his autograph. He was a very humble man with an incredibly dry wit. Ken loved his garden, art, cars and the occasional Porn Star Martini. His wife Mary died several years ago, since then he has been looked after by his friend Lynn. Ken lived in Hythe in Kent,” he shared of Ken Colley. “It has been a pleasure representing Ken over the years. He wasn’t just a client, but also a friend.”
The News Of Ken Colley’s Death Broke The Hearts Of Fans
Ken Colley’s career spanned 60 years in film and television. In addition to the Star Wars films, Ken was well known for playing Jesus in Monty Python’s Life of Brian. The news of Ken’s death saddened longtime fans who followed his career for decades.
“This brings enormous heartbreak to me. I only got to spend a few minutes interviewing Ken… but in a way, from what he said; he was the one person who changed my life. Thanks, Ken. Great guy. Perfect gentleman,” a comment reads.
His performance as Piett forever etched into our minds since childhood,” a fan shared. “Only the old die mighty! ‘the Emperor’s coming here!?!, We shall double our efforts!'”
“…of all the ‘Star Wars deaths,’ I knew this one would hurt most of all. #Piett was my favorite character. I wrote (funny? ridiculous.) fan fiction about him surviving. I met a girl – my ex, THE girl – bc she adored him too,” fan shared on X.
“Man… I’m gutted today. Learned Ken Colley passed way. Admiral Piett is one of my favorite SW characters and favorite officer along with Veers. Really bummed,” another X post reads.
Ken Colley was 87.
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